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New fault line raises Valley’s risksROBERT BARRON CITIZEN

The Cowichan Valley faces even more of a threat from earthquakes than previously believed.

Canadian and American seismologists have recently confirmed the existence of a previ-ously unknown earthquake fault zone just five kilometres south of Victoria, called the Devil’s Mountain Fault Zone.

The zone is actually made up of a series of faults that run from Washington state to Victoria.

It’s much closer to the Cowichan Valley than the area where the “Big One” is supposed to

originate in the region off Vancouver Island’s west coast, where the Juan de Fuca tectonic plate meets the North American plate.

The Devil’s Mountain Faults lie entirely on the North American plate, which usually gen-erates smaller, shallower crustal earthquakes that could potentially be as high as a 7.5 mag-nitude shaker.

Sybille Sanderson, the emergency program co-ordinator for the Cowichan Valley Regional District, said shallow earthquakes can actual-ly cause a lot more damage to the region than a deep one, like the Big One is expected to be.

Is the Cowichan Valley ready for the big one?

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CRIME

No easy fi x for neighbourhood drug housesROBERT BARRON CITIZEN

Ron Stasynec is fed up with the almost daily incidents at what he believes is a drug house in his North Cowichan neighbourhood.

The situation has gotten so bad that Stasynec is even con-sidering selling his home and moving from the community.

Stasynec claims cars start dropping by the house in the early afternoons to buy drugs from dealers, and the frequency of cars and people increase in the evenings.

He said there’s lots of noise at the house almost all the time, and his home and some of his neighbours’ houses and prop-erties have been vandalized by people connected to the prob-lem dwelling.

“A lot of people in my neigh-bourhood are afraid of the people in that house, and its visitors,” he said.

“The police have been called and have been to the house numerous times now, but then they go away and the problem continues like they were never there. I wrote a letter to the [Municipality of North Cowic-han] and the local RCMP, and still nothing has been done.”

Krista Hobday, a spokes-person for the Duncan/North Cowichan RCMP detachment, said she can’t speak to this par-ticular case, as it might impede ongoing investigations.

But, she said, while local police get emergency calls con-cerning alleged drug houses,

it’s a fact that they simply don’t have the resources and man-power to constantly monitor such problem properties in its jurisdiction.

She said if the RCMP identify such a residence as “having all the earmarks of a drug house,” police will often put the house under surveillance and investi-gate individuals that frequent it.

“We can get search warrants and search the house, after which charges can be laid, depending on what is found,” Hobday said.

“But we can’t usually take the house away from its land-lord, who is often renting it out. Renters are often ‘fly-by-night’ people and while we can enforce the laws they are break-ing, it doesn’t stop them from going back to that same house when released from custody.”

Municipalities don’t have any authority to enforce criminal laws, including the selling and use of drugs from homes in their jurisdictions.

That enforcement is left to the

local police.But they do have nuisance

bylaws, including some for noise and unsightly premis-es, and they can act against the landlord if multiple com-plaints have been received and the landlord has not acted on repeated orders to deal with the infractions.

The penalties for non-com-pliance get more serious if the landlord doesn’t act to fix the problems, and range from fines, notices on title and injunctions to court orders against the landlord.

Municipal bylaws, in co-oper-ation with local law enforce-ment, has been used to great effect over the years in the City of Nanaimo to shut down drug houses and clean up neighbourhoods.

North Cowichan Jon Lefe-bure said officials from the municipality and officers from the Duncan/North Cowichan RCMP detachment meet every two months to discuss and col-laborate on issues of mutual importance.

But he acknowledged that the issue of drug houses in the com-munity is “very difficult and frus-trating” to deal with.

“We have the ability to fine the landlords of these properties, but if challenged in court, a $500 fine could lead to court costs to the municipality of up to $5,000,” Lefe-bure said.

“So we’re pretty careful on when and where we issue those fines,” he said.

As for notices on the land title, Lefebure said that approach warns potential buyers of the property of

issues, but does little else to force current landlords to deal with issues on their properties.

“Each step [in the municipality’s penalty system for nuisance proper-ties] has consequences for the land-lord, but it’s still very challenging to effectively stop these problems,” he said.

“We’ll continue to work with the police and I’ll see to it that Nanaimo’s strategy is investigated to see if we can learn something from that city’s experience. But I’m not naive and I know there’s no sim-ple solutions.”

Cops looking for watch owners

Missing a watch? The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP might have it.

A tenant who left their residence on last month left behind items believed to be stolen property, including numerous watches of all brand names and models. The police would like to unite the items with their rightful owners.

“We are hoping that if you had a watch taken in a break and enter, theft from vehicle, stolen purse or other crime, that we may have it,” Cpl. Krista Hobday said.

Contact the North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP at 250-748-5522 and quote file number 2016-2895.

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N. Cowichan eyes water systems amalgamation

The Municipality of North Cow-ichan is studying the possibility of merging its three water-service areas into one.

The municipality has three separ-ate water systems servicing three distinct areas — Chemainus, Crof-ton and the South End — covering more than 130 square kilometres.

Mark Ruttan, the municipality’s director of corporate services, said the infrastructure for all three systems is aging, with much of it needing to be upgraded or replaced in coming years.

He said that the three systems are supported by user-pay systems in each particular area, and not by

general municipal taxes through-out the whole municipality.

Ruttan said the water systems in Chemainus and Crofton are smaller than the one in the South End, and have fewer users to pay for infrastructure repairs and upgrades.

“Recent work in the Chemainus water system cost about $1 mil-lion, and long-term borrowing was required because of the small number of users in that area,” he said.

“If we amalgamate all three water areas into one, it would be easier to fund these projects. The same applies to the sewer systems in all three areas.”

Robert Barron, Citizen

KEVIN ROTHBAUER CITIZEN

A 28-year-old Langfor d woman was killed on Wednes-day afternoon when her truck left Shawnigan Lake Road and collided with a tree.

Malahat fire chief Rob Pater-son was the first responder on the scene shortly after 3 p.m., and found a black GMC pickup wrapped around a tree, about a kilometre west of the inter-

section with the Trans-Canada Highway. The truck had des-cended a large embankment after leaving the road.

“The damage was extensive,” he said. “It was pretty evident there wasn’t much to be done for the lone female occupant. It was a tough extrication; hard on the guys, and hard on the people who found her first. There were some public there, and they were pretty shaken.”

Although conditions at thetime were rainy and windy,Paterson said the truck, arecent model, had “awesometires,” and was in very goodshape. Both he and the RCMPbelieve speed could be a factorin the collision.

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Woman killed as truck hits treeFATAL CRASH

Celebration of life set for Paige Whitelaw

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Highway 6. “It is heavy hearts that we announce the sudden death of our ‘Bright Shining Star’ Paige,” the memorial fund page reads. “She has lit up all our lives from the day she was born and until her passing. Her zest for life was felt by everyone who knew her.”

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All Trumped up: tales from the American campaign trail

I’m in a roomful of media waiting for a press conference in Hampton, New Hampshire. The date is Aug. 14, 2015.

My birthday a week later has come early. I’m freelancing for an American political commentary website after a stint run-ning a paper in Ontario, and it’s brought me to the Granite state. Tough-looking security guards appear speaking into hand-mics just like in the movies, fol-lowed by loud cheers from the hallway outside.

A tall man with a halo of golden hair prances in.

“Wow, great crowd, great crowd,” intones Republican presidential can-didate Donald Trump about his fans in the hallway as he steps to the press conference podium and slams the Bush family, Hillary Clinton, the mayor of Boston, ALS ice bucket challenges, his Republican opponents, free trade, the Iraq war and a number of other policies, politicians and public figures.

It’s a long way from the Cowichan Val-ley, where I grew up.

The reporter next to me from Paris Match draws Trump’s disapproval as his extravagant musical phone ringtone sounds off several times (“You OK over there!? You done yet?” Trump asks sar-castically). I sense the chance to ask a question and come up with something about Trump’s opinion on the Democrat-ic contest. He easily runs with it to cas-tigate Clinton for her classified e-mail scandal.

In person Trump is much more serious and poised than comes across onscreen. He seems ultra-focused on his messaging and repeating key phrases to dodge and emphasize.

He doesn’t appear to be enjoying him-self so much as obsessed with winning (so much so that he overcame his dislike of shaking hands to run for president). During the ebola outbreak in 2014 Trump had speculated that one potential posi-tive was nobody would shake hands anymore, but this hope did not come to pass, so grinning supporters still hold out hands and Trump still shakes them and poses for selfies.

There’s a price to pay to get your paws on the presidency.

Hands and fingers more recently have become a much larger (or smaller?) hot-button issue in the Republican race, but the topic of how the future of the free world came down to mockery of hand and finger size and palming off middle school insults to crowds in Palm Beach is another matter altogether.

I’d been covering rallies in New Hamp-shire for a few weeks, everyone from Marco Rubio to Rand Paul and Bernie Sanders to Clinton, but the energy in the Trump auditorium was on another level.

The Trump speech facility was also in top shape, whereas the campaign trail is often less glamorous than people envision. Ultra-rich former HP CEO Carly Fiorina, for example, had to walk up sagging steps into an old Veterans of Foreign Wars hall (equivalent of the Canadian Legion) and speak beside a glass Budweiser lampshade over the pool table, and Paul shared speaking room with a row of dormant exercise bikes and weight racks as he spoke at a community centre (with a chainsaw on top of stacks of paper representing the federal tax code behind him).

At the Trump speech, people of all ages shouted loud support, holding up flags and pumping their fists, sort of like the atmosphere of a wrestling match on steroids. The crowd was constantly rising for standing ovations as Trump slammed the mainstream left and right wings for failing working Americans, presenting bad education policy and supporting unnecessary foreign wars. Trump, of course, claimed he would make things better: In fact, so much better that people would get “tired of winning.”

“You hear that sucking sound!? You

know what that sucking sound is!?” he bellowed to the audience.

“Jobs!” shouted several people in the crowd.

“That means jobs. That means money,” Trump agreed.

He went on to promise “so many victories” and avowed perfection of everything from health care to foreign policy, plus a strong crackdown on illegal immigration.

“You don’t want a politically correct president!” he said, as the crowd of around 1,000 rose to its feet with deafen-ing cheers. His standard denunciation of the media was met with howls of approval.

Since then Trump has gone further

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Now poised to become the Republican nominee, Trump supporters are ready for the greatest reality show on earth, while opponents are scrambling to sup-port an alternative among a flawed field of Republican candidates (someone who doesn’t want to “carpet bomb” or start World War III would be a good start) and Democrats continue to split along sup-porting the ethically challenged Clinton or socialist Sanders.

In any case, I can always say I was there when this whole political volcano erupted. Plus, when people ask why my hair is so good I’ll have an easily flowing answer: My hair isn’t having a bad hair day, it’s in a comb-a.

What happens next is anyone’s guess, but it’s safe to say that worldwide and south of the border the winds of change are blowing at gale force enough to disrupt even Trump’s hair. Business-as-usual has been fired.

Paul Brian is a journalist from the Cowichan Val-ley who has been working as a travelling freelan-cer. He is currently calling the Citizen home.

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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves to supporters following a rally at Winnacunnet High School in Hampton, N.H. on Aug. 14, 2015. [PAUL BRIAN PHOTO]


There’s a shorter, better pipeline route

Pipeline sense if you must.There is a much shorter pipe-

line route that would serve both east and west markets.

From Fort McMurray east to Churchill where there is a port and now that the northwest passage is mainly open and shipping east has been used for years, it’s logical.

From the Fort go east and a little north to just south of Cree Lake, then to the south of Lac Wollaston to the north of Rein-deer Lake almost straight east to the port of Churchill from that point.

• Do almost all of it above ground like the Alaska pipeline.

• There are no forest and mountains like Alaska so wind chargers along the way could electrically heat the bitumen if needed.

• Easy to monitor from the air; leaks easy to spot and repair.

• Very little population affected.

There are many eskers along the way; good beds. My geologic-al maps showed the eskers; also for your information it showed 128 extinct volcanoes across the northern areas.

Now put a road along that line and it would open up that part of the north to tourism and be a boom for the people already there, providing those residents were given priority to develop-ment. That local development of wind electrical power would present many opportunities.

But keep mega corporations out and locals in control; First Nations and Métis, many have worked pipelines and they would reap the profits; keep out any mega entities like power companies.

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Kudos to City of Duncan for feral cat law changes

I would like to take this oppor-tunity to sincerely commend Duncan mayor, council and staff for the efforts they put forth in re-formulating their new animal bylaw to ensure that feral cats can continue to be fed in a safe and managed environment.

Their collective willingness to re-examine the previous deci-sions and draft something new that is not only just humane but potentially life-giving is exactly what a community wants in their elected officials.

Thank you to all involved in ensuring that those of us who are able can once again show these small, oft-forgotten ani-mals a shred of compassion in

their otherwise often bleak lives.

Katherine BarwickDuncan

TPP good if it gets rid of subsidies

Based on the following example it appears that there are many subsidies being pro-vided in other countries. I use New Zealand as an example. Its climate is very similar to ours, the currency is almost on par with ours and labour rates are on par. Yet somehow they can raise a sheep, pay to feed it etc., then butcher it, process it and ship it to Duncan to sell at $10.97 per pound versus locally produced lamb raised and pro-

cessed here in the Cowichan Valley sold for $14.99 per pound. (This is from fliers from last week).

Given all the factors, there appears to be no way that in an open fair market it is possible to do this type of pricing without government subsidies. The sub-sidies breed inefficiencies and ensure that they can dump their produce on the marketplace. If the Transpacific Partner-ship will eliminate this type of subsidy it needs to get imple-mented. Although I have not studied the agreement in detail, it does have Mr. Harper’s hand in developing this deal, thus it is very likely we will lose out.

Glenn WhiteShawnigan Lake

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We feel for Ron Stasynec.After hearing from

both local government and the RCMP on the significant challenges involved in trying to shut down drug houses in our Cowichan Valley communities, we can’t help but sympathize with the neighbours of these problem dwellings.

Because one thing is clear, getting rid of these unwanted neighbours is no easy, quick or straightforward matter.

At first glance it seems bizarre that the RCMP would suggest that North Cowichan, or any other municipality’s bylaws,

would be a way to shut down a crack house. Isn’t that what our criminal code is for?

But we do see the logic of attacking the problem from every possible angle and if the only way to get at the home-owner or tenant is to declare the house a nuisance property, then that’s what should be done.

The goal is to force the prob-lem person out of the neigh-bourhood. Ideally, that would be by shutting down the drug-deal-ing operation and charging and convicting those responsible.

Neighbours, understandably, just want these people gone.

They don’t want their quiet to be disrupted by people driving up to the house all the time. They don’t want sketchy individuals hanging around, vandalizing neighbours’ homes. They don’t want paraphernalia proliferating on their sidewalks and lawns. They don’t want people high on drugs wan-dering or driving around the neighbourhood.

More than just a run-of-the-mill bad neighbour, drug houses compromise the safety of the whole area.

What seems most clear is that there needs to be a better way

to deal with drug houses in our communities.

The current system can leave people to get increasingly frus-trated and angry over a span of months and even possibly years.

Perhaps changes that would be able to hold landlords more accountable for tenants who deal drugs, along with more ability on a landlord’s part to evict the bad apples. Perhaps a warning system followed by property confiscation if land-lords fail to take action.

What we have now is inad-equate, and regular folks are paying the price.

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Time to build up the weir at Cowichan Lake

Regarding summer and fall low water on the Cowichan River.

When will work start to raise the weir at Cowichan Lake? Please do not tell us there are too many jurisdictions involved.

Council has been procrastin-ating for two years. They have been building dikes for two years to keep the water out, now is the time to make sure we have enough water to drink and enough for the fish and pulp mill.

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Flight schools don’t care about residents they’re fl ying over

I feel I have to comment to you, Mr. Anderson, in reply to your letter in regards to Ms. Ramsdin, and Manuel Erickson in regards to the plane noise.

My husband and I have lived up Mt. Sick-er Road for 30 years, where you are now suggesting that these practising pilots go fly.

Just to inform you, Mr. Ferguson, we already have these planes flying up here, as Mount Sicker Valley is Victoria’s desig-nated training area for practising pilots since the Second World War. We have all of Victoria’s flight school’s training done here in the Mount Sicker Valley, and this we pay dearly for, as these planes are practising daily over our homes, morning til night! We happen to live right beside a field where these planes practice their stall and recovery; it goes on for hours and hours some days.

We as “good neighbours” have phoned many times and asked Victoria flying school to get their planes to move off of the populated area here in this valley, which is the first five kilometres of Mt. Sicker Road, but the more we ask Vic fly-ing school to move off of the houses the more they continue to use our homes for their markers, for practising these stalls and recovery and other techniques needed to train a pilot.

It is just a matter of time now, when one of these planes goes down and the more we ask that the Victoria flying school be good neighbours and to move up the valley away from our houses the more they stay here.

We have also gone to Transport Canada and beyond and we are left with this noise pollution because instructors are exempt from having to follow regular plane regulations e.g. flying low over popu-lated areas. We get the feeling from these instructors, that they think that they are better then the average person because they can fly...

I find these instructors from these flight schools to be think that their noise is okay at the cost of others. Our quiet lives are now gone thanks to nothing being done, and you can’t tell me that these pilots

don’t know the noise their engines make, especially when they are coming out of a stall as they have to full throttle their engines to bring them up and out of the stall manoeuvre.

I totally agree with Mr. Manuel Erickson and Ms. Ramsdin that yes, they should go practise over the ocean where we don’t have to listen to their roaring engines from morning til night! At least not at my expense of not being able to hear the beauty of the nature anymore.

Totally fed up.

Charlene Schiewe Mount Sicker

Cyber bullying is not new bullying, just change in venue

Children aged nine and 10 were bullying in schoolyards 60 years ago, as they do today.

People of all ages have long gossipped — it seems to me that the Internet may make it easier to identify the source, not just easier to spread words.

I think your suggestion that cyber bully-ing is something different weakens action against it by inferring laws can’t handle it. I am not aware that laws against defama-tion have changed radically, but the legal system remains a barrier even after B.C.’s unjust fee was removed. Nor that the law against public mischief has gone away.

Keep in mind that “cyber bullying” is words, not sticks and stones, it is not assault.

Of course a fundamental question is why the school system has not been effective against bullying. I say that’s because it teaches collectivism rather than respect for individuals. Recall that some B.C. students assaulted redheads just because some jerk publicized the notion of Kick A Ginger Day. Why couldn’t those students understand that it is wrong to kick others? (Redheads hadn’t been protected by a rule against their group, as is the method of schools today after the fact. And individ-uals never will be.)

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Malahat volunteer firefighters attended a blaze in the South Shawnigan area on Tuesday morning out of the kindness of their hearts.

The house fire on Stebbings Road, south of Shawnigan Lake Road, occurred just a few kilometres away from the Malahat fire hall, but in an area outside of their juris-diction. In fact, there is no official fire ser-vice for the area.

“It’s out of our management area,” Mala-hat fire chief Rob Paterson said. “It’s Zone 99. There is no fire protection whatsoever. We’re just here to be nice.”

The fire, which was called in around 11 a.m., razed the house. The homeowner was home but managed to get out without injury. Two cats were believed dead, how-ever. The cause is yet to be determined.

“It looks like an old fireplace had a fire in it,” Paterson speculated. “It was probably a chimney fire.”

Tuesday blaze destroys home in South Shawnigan

Smoke rises from the smouldering remains of a Stebbings Road house after a massive fire on Tuesday afternoon. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]


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Local politicians are wondering what’s taking so long for the re-establishment of train service to the area.

Councillors in the Municipality of North Cowichan have invited officials from the Island Corridor Foundation and Southern Railway Vancouver Island to provide them an update on when, or if, the resumption of both freight and passenger rail service on Vancouver Island can be expected.

Regional districts on the Island have committed approximately $7 million to the project, with $486,000 from the Cow-ichan Valley Regional District.

But the funding will not be released until the ICF and SVI have all their ducks in a row, including having the funding promised from other levels of

government in hand.“Council wants an update,” said North

Cowichan mayor Jon Lefebure.“The indications I have is that rail ser-

vice in the Cowichan Valley will begin again, but I won’t prejudge on if that will actually happen until we hear from the delegations that we have asked for.”

Passenger train service on the E&N Railway line on Vancouver Island was stopped in 2011 due to track safety con-cerns, and freight service has also been discontinued between Duncan and Parksville.

The federal and provincial govern-ments have committed $7.5 million each, on top of the funding from local govern-ments, to fix the railway line.

But the ICF, which owns the rail line, and SVI, which runs the rail operations, have been facing delays from the senior

levels of government as to when they plan to release the funding they’ve promised.

J. Singh Biln, director of community relations at SVI, said before Christmas that he expects passenger train service to return to the Island by the end of 2016 or early 2017.

He said at the time that SVI has a “sign-off” on all the funding, except the $7.5 million from the federal gov-ernment, which was held up because of November’s federal election.

Biln said the company expects an agreement in principle will be signed by early 2016, after which it can go to tender and rehabilitate the track.

“I think improvements to the track and the return of rail service will have some significant impacts in this region,” Lefe-bure said.

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Cowichan Bay Road between Essex Road and Wilmot Road was closed Thursday due to a mudslide. The area has previously been single-lane traffic only due to ongoing stabilization work on the bank. A number of power outages and downed trees also affected Cowichan Valley residents during the week due to inclement weather. [PAUL BRIAN/CITIZEN]

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Sanderson said the amount of property damage expected in the valley from an earthquake, no matter where it originates, depends on the size of the build-ings and how old they are.

“Fortunately, most of the structures in the region are one and two-storey buildings that are wooden, and that’s important because wood-frame buildings are much more flex-ible in an earthquake than ones made from brick or concrete,” she said.

“But a lot of the buildings are older so they are not up to the current building code, with many not having any reinforced masonry, so they may be more vulnerable.”

The last earthquake felt in the Cowichan Valley was on Dec. 30, 2015, when a 4.3-mag-nitude earthquake, centred approximately eight kilometres east of Sidney, between Victoria and Vancouver, shook Vancou-ver Island.

Sanderson said that shaker caused no local damage, but did cause “lots of concern.”

In fact, Sanderson said there are “all kinds” of different fault

lines that criss-cross the entire local region.

“We always plan for the worst-case scenario, and that would be an earthquake of a 9.0 mag-nitude or more,” she said.

Sanderson said local residents should be prepared to be on

their own for at least a week after a major shaker, as emer-gency services would likely be busy elsewhere.

She recommended that each home should have an emer-gency kit readily available that should have sufficient supplies of dry food, water, tools, dry clothes, flashlights and other necessary equipment to last at least a week.

“People can’t be guaranteed to be at home when an earth-quake hits, so they should also have a ‘grab and go’ emergency kit in their vehicles that should have the basics; including food, water, medications, safety gog-gles and work gloves,” Sander-son said.

She reminded people that the best means to protect them-selves during an earthquake is the ‘drop, cover and hold’ method in which you drop to the ground when you first feel the quake, take cover by getting under a sturdy desk or table and hold on until it stops.

The CVRD has an emergency workbook on its website that explains what should be done in an emergency, and Sander-son encouraged everyone to read it.

Plan to be on your own for a weekEARTHQUAKE, From Page 1 Quake facts

• THE region that stretches from the northern tip of Vancouver Island down the coast to northern Cal-ifornia has experienced 22 major earthquakes over the last 11,000 years.

• IT’S estimated that a major quake, 9.0 magnitude or higher, happens in the region on average every 300 years and is centred in the region off Vancouver Island’s west coast where the two major tectonic plate meet.

• THE last massive earthquake, esti-mated to be more than 9.0 mag-nitude, shook the south coast of British Columbia 316 years ago, on Jan. 26, 1700.

• THE last time there was a major earthquake close to the Cowichan Valley was a 6.8 magnitude shaker in 2001, which was centred south of Seattle.

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Poor Henry Croft’s fi nancial loss was Sam Matson’s gain

Another Vancouver Island pioneer passed into hist-ory last month with the

last Victoria-Vancouver run of a Pacific Coach Lines bus. So end-ed a transit service which was begun in the 1920s by one of Vic-toria’s most colourful business entrepreneurs.

It could be said that John Henry Samuel “Sam” Matson really started on his road to fortune here in the Cowichan Valley. On Westholme’s Mount Sicker, to be more precise, where he’d been sent as a trustee of the Bank of Montreal to oversee the salvaging of whatever was left in the way of assets of the Lenora Mine.

I’ve already told how Henry Croft brought this spectacu-larly Lenora copper mine into production only to over-extend himself by building a railway to

Crofton, his choice for the site of a smelter and deep-sea port, and lose everything within a few years. But his loss was Sam’s gain — big time and in more ways than one.

He started by shutting down the mine, disposing of its few remaining assets, including the company’s houses which went for all of for $2 each. He was unsuccessful in selling the hotel — not even for the $8 ask-ing price — but he fared better with the smelter, selling it to the Britannia Mining & Smelting Co. of Howe Sound.

In the course of negotiating with buyers and the bank, Sam also found himself dealing with Joan Dunsmuir, widow of coal baron Robert Dunsmuir. Why?

Because she, too, was one of her son-in-law Henry Croft’s credit-ors, holding the title to his sea-side mansion in Esquimalt.

The ever charming Sam, whose day job was running an insurance and real estate com-pany, soon ingratiated himself with Mrs. Dunsmuir to the point of becoming her financial advis-or. As for Henry’s wife Mary, well, let’s just say they became the best of friends after poor Henry, broken financially and in spirit, sailed away to England to live with his sister and to lick his wounds before embarking on an unsuccessful comeback.

Upon Henry’s death, aged 61, childless, penniless and intes-tate, widow Mary described his financial affairs as a

“hopeless muddle” and beyond her capacity to manage. We can imagine the gallant Sam stepping forward to help sort things out. When Mary died in 1928 after a lengthy illness, she, unlike Henry, did leave a will. Her sizable estate, much of it in real estate and rental properties, amounted to $157,580 (more than $3 million by today’s standards).

But her affairs, under Matson’s management, were so mixed up that challenges and adjustments to Mary’s legacy continued for years, the confusion being compounded by Matson’s own untimely death in 1931. Just 62, he’d been hastened to the grave, legend tells us, by alcoholism. As a result of all the legal to-ing and fro-ing over Mary (Dun-smuir) Croft’s legacy, her file with the Supreme Court, now in the provincial archives, is no less than an inch thick.

When the dust finally settled, it was Sam Matson’s widow who got almost everything: the Colonist, his transportation companies and Henry Croft’s mansion which she bequeathed

to the Salvation Army. The late historian Terry Rek-

sten, author of The Dunsmuir Saga, drew the conclusion that Sam Matson was no better a businessman than Henry Croft, that he completely mucked up the finances of Joan Dunsmuir and Mary Croft, but that he always came well out in the end.

He appears to have done a bet-ter job in operating Vancouver Island Coach Lines which he acquired from B.C. Electric in 1928. An amalgam of several smaller companies, Pacific Stage Lines came to the end of the road in January; perhaps it survived that long because, in its formative years, Matson employed the able Harold Hus-band as manager. When Sam sold his majority shares to Canadian Pacific Railway, Hus-band, who’s better known for his ownership of Victoria Machin-ery Depot, remained as general manager and ultimately bought out the CPR. By all accounts he, if not Sam Matson, really was a good businessman.

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The wildly-popular kickoff to the Val-ley’s gardening season, Cobble Hill Seedy Saturday is scheduled for March 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will be a community seed exchange, vendors of heritage and other special seeds, organic seeds and locally grown plants plus displays and more.

Admission is free but be ready for crowds of people and get there early for best selection.

Nova Scotia musician takes centre stage at Sylvan Saturday

Acclaimed keyboardist Tony Genge plays Mill Bay’s Sylvan United Church Saturday, March 12. Genge is a music professor at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S. He will perform with guitarist Andrew Janusson and drummer Hans Verhoeven.

Genge’s website says his music is char-acterized by “its distinctive harmonic lan-guage, elegant orchestration and postmod-ern mix of musical elements.” He can be heard on his critically acclaimed jazz trio recording, Blues Walk.

Janusson, a recent graduate from the jazz program at Vancouver Island Univer-sity, studied under such Island luminaries as guitarist Pat Coleman and bassist Ken Lister. Verhoeven, an instructor in the jazz program at Vancouver Island University, has worked with such jazz stars as P.J. Perry and Hugh Fraser.

The concert is part of the Sylvan Jazz Church Mice Productions series, and takes place at 985 Shawnigan/Mill Bay Rd., at 7:30 p.m. Admission is $20 at the door. For information, call 250-324-1900.

Ten-piece band brings New Orleans-style jazz to Crofton

The Crofton Hotel Pub will be filled with the sounds of traditional and contempor-ary New Orleans-style jazz as the N.O.L.A. NightHawks return for an afternoon of Big Easy jazz Sunday, March 13.

Led by pianist and arranger Andrew Homzy, the 10-piece band mixes an unusual instrumentation of two trumpets, two trombones, clarinet, baritone sax and a four-piece rhythm section.

The NightHawks will be playing num-erous blues favourites including Aunt Hagar’s Blues by W.C. Handy, and Barn-yard Blues, which was Side B on the very first jazz recording made in 1917.

Pub regulars will remember the band’s debut in Crofton last March, and its return in October.

Homzy, who moved to Nanaimo in 2009, was a key figure on the Montreal jazz scene for more than 40 years, where his band played regularly at the Montreal Jazz Fes-tival and whose performances were broad-cast many times over Radio-Canada.

He was nominated for a Grammy for his research into the music of legendary jazz bass pioneer Charles Mingus, writing com-prehensive notes on his work and co-pro-ducing Mingus’s six-CD set, Passions of a Man: The Complete Atlantic Recordings 1956-1961.

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With the end of winter in sight and the days getting longer, March is a great month to get outside. You may still need your rain boots, but the fl owers in Charles Hoey Park are lovely and the trees are starting to bud. After months spent (mostly) indoors, spring is a great time to stretch your legs and reconnect with the community. Whether a brisk stride or a leisurely stroll while shopping, Downtown Duncan is a perfect place for walking with over 300 shops and services all within a few square blocks. So grab that umbrella and come march around our wonderful, walkable downtown.

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Recently opened at the corner of Ingram and Canada, Pho Vuong is an authentic Vietnamese restaurant specializing in Pho Noodle Soup. Head Chef and owner Lai moved from Vietnam to Canada in the early 1990’s and takes great pride in all his broths and product, which are 100% authentic and made from scratch. Sharing his history, culture and food with the people of Duncan is a dream come true for Lai. They are open 7 days a week - drop by for delicious bowl of pho soon.

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VI Laser Centre, a long-time downtown business, has recently relocated to Station St. (previously on Craig). Providing threading and laser hair removal, they are now located above Leaf & Petal. Find them through the black door beside the fl ower shop, up the stairs and down the hall.

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After a rename and redesign a few months ago, the Cowichan Green Community’s Garden Pantry Store is operating under a new initiative called the Showcase Vendor program. The program supports local artisan and food producers by providing them with a rented space within the store as well as merchandising, marketing and inventory control. They have a great mix of vendors and are always looking to add others who fall under their “Garden or Pantry” focus. The store is fully staff ed by an amazing group of volunteers who would love to have you stop by and support this great new program.

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ized debate and sometimes gleeful-ly recorded by ancient scribes. For example in the 5th century B.C. the noble Pericles, revered as the First Citizen of Athens, publicly chid-ed his nephew for his immature opinions: “When I was your age, Alcibiades, I talked just the way you are talking now.”

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rejoined, “if only I had known you then, when you were at your best.” The crowd loved it.

A hundred years later Aristippus goaded the independently-minded philosopher Diogenes with the words “If only you would learn to flat-ter the king, you wouldn’t have to exist on len-tils”. To which the old man replied “That’s true, but if you learned to live on lentils, you wouldn’t have to flatter the king!” Tit for tat, ancient Greece style.

The art of the insult reached its apogee in the days of Victoria, when most politicians, particu-larly those in lofty ministerial positions were independently wealthy, highly educated, with quick minds and vast vocabularies, and what they said during debate in the House was mostly protected from legal repercussions of slander by Parliamentary Privilege. It still is. A speaker can devastate a member of the opposition with a blunt insult, but he must never accuse him of telling a lie. (It was always a ‘him’ in Victoria’s time because women were restricted to the visitors’ gallery and couldn’t even vote).

But the art of subtlety was much preferred to coarse criticism, because it required a finesse which was even appreciated on occasion by the victim.

The verbal exchanges between party lead-er Benjamin Disraeli and his opponent, the bible-thumping William Gladstone were legend-ary, and gleefully recorded in the publication Hansard, which officially chronicles the daily proceedings of House debate. One morning Dis-raeli resorted to his regular scornful tactics and assured the gathered members that his opposite number “Had not a single redeeming defect” and in a later conversation, when he was asked to explain the difference between a misfortune and a calamity, he mused that, “If Mr. Gladstone fell into the Thames, it would be a misfortune. If anybody pulled him out though, that would be a calamity.”

His victim accepted most of these jibes with his usual sanctimonious Christian forbearance, though he did manage to get in some anti-semit-ic digs, on occasion.

British and American authors at the time were no less scathing in their comments on one another. Their attitudes were summed up in later years when Kingsley Amis pointed out, “If you can’t annoy someone, there is little point in writing.” That’s presumably why Samuel Butler, speaking of the famously quarrelsome literary couple Thomas and Jane Carlyle, remarked, “It was very good of God to let Carlyle and Mrs. Carlyle marry, and so make only two people mis-erable, instead of four.”

And of course the doomed dilettante Oscar Wil-

de was a specialist in caustic one-liners. When asked by the imperious actress Sarah Bernhardt, “Do you mind if I smoke?” (a very avant-garde habit for ladies in those days), he airily replied, “My dear, I don’t care if you burn.”

Today it seems the undisputed masters of the witty put-down are a phenomenon of the past. Political correctness and the threat of culpable slander have reined in the use of the wicked jibe and mischievous retort. We are now served up and seem to tolerate little more than mediocrity in political debate. Instead, to enjoy entertain-ment from the spoken word, we often rely on the dubious efforts of stand-up comedians.

I have two favourite put-downs, which are both centuries old. The first concerns Sydney Smith, that redoubtable wit and man of the cloth A local land owner was bad-mouthing a member of Smyth’s family. “If I had a son who was an idiot,” quoth he, “by Jove, I’d make him a parson.” To which the Reverend replied, “Very probably Squire, but I see that your father was of a differ-ent mind!”

But for me, the best one of all, the classic that still shines brightly through the ages, is when the haughty 4th Earl of Sandwich locked horns with the canny radical politician John Wilkes. “Sir,” thundered the peer, “I do not know wheth-er you will die on the gallows or of the pox!” Wilkes, checking to make sure he could be heard around the whole room, replied, “That depends, m’lord, on whether I embrace your lordship’s principles — or your mistress.”

My wife, when she was reading this draft, reminded me that caustic wit was not, and still isn’t, the sole domain of the mere male. History certainly confirms this. Aristocratic matrons and flapper-age politicians, (snidely referred to as “blue-stockings” by colleagues and the com-petition in those days), could zap their conver-sations with the perfect put down. But women often seemed to prefer scoring off their own gender.

For instance, the fearsome and fearless Lady Oxford, wife of the British Prime Minister Her-bert Asquith, rode to hounds every season and was thrown off her horse regularly. (Wasn’t it Oscar Wilde who lampooned the upper crust who chased the fox, by remarking that “hunting is the pastime of the unspeakable in pursuit of the inedible”?)

But back to the Asquith story. She proudly proclaimed that her vigorous hunting days had produced five brain concussions, two broken collarbones and multiple ribs fractures! Yet she produced five children, ran a big household and was feared for her biting wit until her death at eighty-one.

She won wide coverage and acclaim in the society columns when she publicly corrected the American film star Jean Harlow at a Lon-don reception. The blond bombshell insisted on ignoring Margot Asquith’s title and declined to address her as “your ladyship”. Instead, she repeatedly called her by her first name which she pronounced with two ‘t’s.

Eventually the exasperated Lady Oxford held up her hand and announced in a lofty, withering contralto, “My deah, my name is pronounced Margo, not Margott. The ‘t’ is silent, as in Harlo!”

Well, so much for the perfect put-down. We know that language is a punishing weapon when wielded at an opportune moment with sufficient skill and a touch of malice. And happily such duels, when we lesser mortals find a reference to them, can enjoy a smile and even the fleeting thought, “Wow, I wish I had said that!”

» Bill Greenwell prospered in advertising for 40 years in the U.K. and Canada. He retains a passion for medieval history, marine paintings and piscatorial pursuits. His wife Patricia indulges him in these interests, but being a seasoned writer from a similar background, she has always deplored his weakness for alliteration. This has sadly had no effect on his writing style, whatsoever.

MUSINGS OF A MAGPIE MINDBits and pieces of history, travel and trivia, collected over the years by Bill Greenwell

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FEMALE HOCKEY


It has been a dream season for the bantam C female Cowichan Valley Capitals.

The team went a perfect 12-0, and brought home both the regu-lar season and playoff champion-ship banners.

“At the beginning of the season we sat down and the girls came up with a goal for the season: win the banner,” recalled Rob Wind-sor, who headed up a coaching staff that included Lorne Win-ship and Darrin St. Amand. “So we discussed and decided with some hard work and dedication we could pull this off.”

In their first game of the sea-son, the Capitals scored more goals than they had in the entire previous season, and they real-ized they had something special.

“Everyone knew this season was going to be different,” Wind-sor said.

In 10 league games, the team went undefeated, scoring 64 goals and allowing only nine.

“Forward lines speak for them-selves with 64 goals in 10 games, while the defense was superb all year and occasionally when teams made it through them our goaltenders were stellar,” Wind-sor said. “This was an all-around team effort.”

The Capitals weren’t done yet, and kept going through the playoffs, crushing Nanaimo 13-0 in the semifinal before topping Sooke 7-3 in the title game.

“I have coached quite a few teams in Cowichan from little ones right up to midget com-petitive rep boys teams, and I have never seen a team — from players to coaches and parents included — pull together, have so much fun and reach so many

unthought-of goals in one sea-son,” Windsor said.

“Winning a tournament in Langley, going 10-0 in season play, then taking both league and playoff banners. It was a season the girls won’t forget. And on behalf of the coaches, we couldn’t be prouder of these girls’ dedication and persever-ance to achieve their goals.”

Captained by Melanie Rob-ertson with assistants Lindsay Winship, Samantha Lillywhite and Saige Brimacombe, the team included skaters Anya Hermant, Mile Stewart, Kayla Pike, Gracie Innes, Marissa St. Amand, Made-line Moroz, Emma Wright, Chey-enne Sawchuk and Rori Wratten, and goalies Arica Windsor and Quinn Tompkins.

The Capitals, who were spon-sored by Pacific Truss/Pacific Homes and Pacific Plumbing, have one more tournament this season in Richmond on March 24-27, where they will face tough competition from throughout B.C., Alberta and Washington.


After locking up first place in the Vancouver Island atom development Division 4 league, the Cowichan Valley Capitals battled their way to second place in the Island playoffs.

The Capitals finished the regu-lar season with a near-perfect record of 10 wins, two ties and no losses. They defeated Campbell River 7-2 in the playoff semifinal, but fell 7-3 to Juan de Fuca in the final last Sunday.

“Our team was dominant in

league play,” assistant coach Nigel Hussey said. “Though JDF was a close second.”

The one-two punch of Owen Papineau and Rees Aebischer set the pace for the Cowichan offence all year, and Cohen Stul-tz led the defence corps, bailing the team out on multiple occa-sions with his excellent stick-handling. Cooper Douglas and Logan Elzinga provided strong goaltending.

The team will wrap up the sea-son with one final tournament in Richmond this weekend.

The atom C1 Kerry Park Islanders won both their league and playoff banners, wrapping up the season on March 6 with a 5-1 win over Juan de Fuca C6. The team was presented with the league banner on Feb. 27 after finishing the season with 15 wins and just one loss. [SUBMITTED]

DOUBLE BANNERS FOR ISLANDERS

Atom development Capitals capture league championship

The atom Capitals celebrate with the league banner. [SUBMITTED]

Bantam female team caps off perfect season

The unbeatable bantam female Capitals display their twin championship banners. [SUBMITTED]

“We couldn’t be prouder of these girls’ dedication and perseverance to achieve their goals.”

ROB WINDSOR, bantam female Capitals head coach

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The South Cowichan Parks Commission and CVRD Parks & Trails Division are hosting the Public Open House #2 to invite public input on the Bright Angel Park Recreation Rejuvenation Project. The CVRD has received grant funding from the Province of BC to rejuvenate specific park facilities at Bright Angel Park which must be completed by March 31, 2015.

Join us for discussion and input at Open House #2:date Saturday, June 8, 2013 time 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.place Bright Angel Park Lower Parking Area

Public Open House #2BRIGHT ANGEL PARK RECREATION REJUVENATION PROJECT & PARK MANAGEMENT PLAN

for more information, please contact: Graham Gidden, CVRD Parks & Trails Planner, Parks & Trails Division, 250-746-2620 or [email protected]

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Residents may experience some air in the lines and discolouration of the water supply during these opera-tions. Should this occur, running a cold water tap for a short period will help restore the water quality to normal. Should the problem persist, please call the CVRD’s Engineering Services Department at 250.746.2530

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Have you ever wanted to assist with the development of exciting new recreation projects benefitting the residents of Shawnigan Lake?

If so, the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre Commission is looking for enthusiastic new members. Join us at the Annual General Meeting on Monday March 21 at 7 pm in the Dance Studio of the Shawnigan Lake Community Centre. Elections will be held for interested persons wishing to serve a one year term from April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017.

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Sports


Cowichan’s U13 Silver girls soccer team keeps running into the same team in big games.

The Cowichan girls earned their first win over Juan de Fuca in the LISA Cup final last month and are hoping to make it two in a row against that team in the District Cup final after a win in the semifinals last weekend.

In three previous meetings this season, Cowichan hadn’t been able to beat JDF. That changed on Feb. 13 when Cow-ichan won 1-0 in the LISA Cup final. Blaire Murray scored the only goal of the game around the 80th minute.

“I’ve never seen such a hard-working group of girls,” coach Ryan Giles said.

In the District Cup semifinal at Evans Field in Duncan last Saturday, Cowichan squared off with Lakehill, the winner of the bronze division. Facing a bronze team might have sounded easy at first, but Lake-hill wasn’t your typical bronze team.

“They could have been one of the best teams we played all year,” Giles noted. “They didn’t lose a single game all year in their division and had victories like 11-1 and 9-0.”

The game was tied 2-2 at the

end of regulation after a late goal by Lakehill, and 3-3 after two 10-minute overtimes, this time thanks to a late goal by Cowichan’s Lily Thorne. That led to a shootout that required seven different players from each team to take a turn before it was decided. Cowichan goal-keeper Ema-Leigh Joe managed to out-duel her opponent with five saves on seven attempts.

A rematch against a JDF team that will be eager for revenge now awaits Cowichan in the District Cup final in Victoria on April 2.

From humble beginnings, the Cowichan girls have come a long way.

“It’s been up and down,” Giles said. “We started with a bunch of kids who didn’t know each other.”

U13 GIRLS SOCCER


The Cowichan Valley Capitals found them-selves on the brink of elimination from the B.C. Hockey League playoffs after a 4-1 loss to the Powell Riv-er Kings on Tuesday.The defeat put the Caps down 3-1 in the best-of-seven first-round series. A loss in Powell River on Thurs-day night would mean the end of the 2015/16 season for the Cowic-han team.

Powell River was up by a pair on Tuesday before Matthew Hud-ie gave the Caps some hope with his second goal of the playoffs at 16:11 of the second per-iod. The Kings made it 3-1 before the middle frame was over, then iced it with an emp-ty-netter in the final minute.

The Caps outshot the Kings 36-27. Cowichan goalie Storm Phaneuf made 24 saves.

If the Caps managed to steal one on the road on Thursday, the teams will be back in Duncan on Saturday at 7 p.m. Check the Cit-izen’s Facebook page for updates.

BCHL PLAYOFFS

From the LISA Cup to District fi nals“I’ve never seen such a hard-working group of girls”

RYAN GILES, Cowichan U13 Silver girls coach

The U13 Silver girls team hoists the LISA Cup on Feb. 13. [SUBMITTED]

Caps on the brink after defeatTuesday



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WOMEN’S RUGBYDIV. 1 RUGBY


Brandi Van Eeuwen tied Carolyn Gud-mundseth’s record for tries in a Cowichan Rug-by Football Club women’s game in leading her team to a huge win over Simon Fraser Univer-sity last Saturday.

Van Eeuwen dotted the ball down seven times as Cowichan crushed SFU 103-7 in the Women’s Premiership test at Piggy Park.

The bonus-point win improved Cowichan’s season record to three wins, seven losses and one tie.

Also scoring in the rout were Angela Davies with three tries, Rebecca Kerswell with two, and Tyson Beukeboom, Laura Russell, Ashley Smith, Rikki Wylie and Nenagh McCulloch with one each. Michelle Moore slotted nine converts.

SFU’s only points came on a penalty try after a high tackle in the five-metre zone.

Beukeboom and Kerswell were selected as players of the game.

A few days before the game with SFU, Val-ley product Van Eeuwen has been invited to attend a Rugby Canada senior women’s camp at Shawnigan Lake School on March 16-20 to identify players for the 2017 Women’s World Cup. Ontario imports Beukeboom and Russell were also invited to the camp.

The Cowichan women have this weekend off, but have a home date with Seattle booked for March 19.


The Cowichan Piggies knew they would be playing their First Division rugby test last Saturday against a Port Alberni team that lacked manpower, so they set out to wear the Black Sheep down early.

They saw results right away as Peter Budina opened the scoring with a drop goal within the first five minutes, and Cowichan went on to win 41-5.

After Budina started things off, the Piggies got tries from James Patterson, Owen Wood and Mike Rea, along with a pair of conversions by Wood to build up a 22-0 lead by halftime.

“The last 10 minutes of the first, we went a little bit flat,” head coach Gord McGeachy said. “We took some unneces-sary penalties and got under pressure in our own end and couldn’t get anything going. We didn’t get scored on, but we didn’t manage to work our way out of our own half until almost halftime.”

Around the 15-minute mark of the second half, Budina crashed over the line for the Piggies’ fourth try, which Wood converted.

The Black Sheep scored their only try of the game around the 20-minute

mark. Cody Milne scored a try that was converted by Wood, and Mike Needham capped off the scoring with an uncon-verted effort.

The Piggies had hoped that their bonus-point win, combined with a loss by Nanaimo to league-leading Westshore would move Cowichan into

second place in the league, but got two bonus points of their own and held on to second place by a single point.

The Piggies have this weekend off as the B.C. rugby community focuses on the international sevens tournament in Vancouver, and will travel to Nanaimo for a key test on March 19.


The Duncan Christian School Char-gers lost their first two games as the hosts of the provincial single-A girls basketball tournament, but other Valley teams attending their provincial cham-pionships in Langley fared better.

The Chargers lost their opening game 75-43 to Similkameen on Wednesday

afternoon. Juliet King scored 21 points and was named player of the game. They faced Lake District on Thursday morning, falling 47-36. Jenna Bakker was named player of the game.

The tournament continues until Sat-urday at DCS and Chemainus Second-ary. The Chargers’ next game is set for 1 p.m. on Friday.

The DCS boys team, meanwhile, won their opener at the single-A tournament in Langley, edging Immaculata 78-76 in overtime. The Chargers play again at

5:15 p.m. on Thursday against Credo Christian.

Also winning Wednesday were the Shawnigan Lake School boys, who beat Pacific Academy 90-74 in their AA opener. They also played at 5:15 p.m. on Thursday, facing Collingwood.

The Cowichan Secondary Thunder-birds lost their first game of the AAAA tournament 90-83 to W.J. Mouat on Wed-nesday, then fell to Sir Winston Church-ill 81-65 on Thursday. The T-Birds play again at 3:30 p.m. on Friday.

Mixed results for area hoops teams as provincials open

Piggies take advantage of undermanned Sheep

Mike Needham eludes a tackler as he runs in the final try. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN] Brandi Van Eeuwen runs in one of her record-tying seven tries during Cowichan’s 103-7 thrashing of SFU last Saturday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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The Scott MacDonald rink took first place in the Farm-er Ben’s Eggs A event at the Duncan Curling Club Mixed Bonspiel last weekend.

Rounded out by Christine MacDonald and Mike and Chris-tine Moroz, the rink topped the foursome of Duaine Har-die, Kathy Yu, Ted Busko and Lorrie Hardie, who finished second. The rink of Keith Ains-ley, Susan Chepil, Sheldon Spier and Cheryl Cameron finished third, with Jason and Megan Montgomery, Nolan Reid and Kim Bahler in fourth.

The annual bonspiel at the Glen Harper Curling Centre attracted 24 teams.

“The ice was great, and every-body had a good time,” spokes-person Vicki Sjoberg said.

Sjoberg’s rink, which included Keith Clarke, Virginia Conway and Louise Martin, won the Berk’s Intertruck B event. The Klein Clan, skipped by Barry Klein with Susan MacIsaac and Susan and George Klein, finished second. Grace Predy, Diana Rochon, Larry Squire and Linda Larsson took third, and fourth place went to Jim and Andrea Henwood and Mur-ray and Margaret Riddell.

The Red Arrow Brewing Company C event was won by the Brent Dellebuur rink with Nanci Friday, Wayne Spiers and Vicki Janzen over the Harris rink skipped by Denis Sutton with Shannon Harris, Gerald Poelman and Tricia Habermehl. In third were Lorne Gauvin, Joanne Leitch, Sandy Stewart and Lynne Stewart, and John Elzinga, Kari McKinlay, Andy Skinner and Maria Elzinga claimed fourth.

Sjoberg expressed thanks on behalf of the organizers to the Duncan Canadian Tire store and to all the sponsors and volunteers.

MacDonald rink wins Duncan mixed spielCURLING

Resplendent in their matching Stanfields, the Woike rink competes in a C event match in the mixed bonspiel last Saturday. [KEVIN ROTHBAUER/CITIZEN]

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BALTARE, Joan Ella (Nightingale)February 25, 2016

It is with great sadness that we, as a family, announce that Joan passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 25, 2016 at Cerwydden Care Centre in Duncan, British Columbia. She is survived by her loving family: husband of 58 years, Erwin of Lake Cowichan, BC; son Mark of Prince Albert, SK; son Blake (Karen) and grand-daughter Kate Joan of Sherwood Park, AB; brothers Peter (Elaine), Wilfrid (Helen), George (Mary), sister Hilda and numerous nieces and nephews. Joan was predeceased by her parents Wilfrid Richard Nightingale and Florence Sarah Nightingale. Joan was born in the county of East York which later became part of Toronto, Ontario, and moved with her parents to London, England when she was six. During WW II bombings of London she helped care for her younger siblings Peter, and Hilda when she and they were relocated to the countryside near Debenham. Soon afterwards, the family was reunited at Holymoorside near Chesterfield, Derbyshire. At age 14, Joan began work delivering mail as a post girl for a company called Robinson & Sons and later started attending night school to become a teacher. Joan returned to Canada in the early 50’s, and accepted a teaching position at the school in Youbou, BC. Here she met Erwin, the love of her life, and they were married at a small Youbou church on August 17, 1957. They made their first home in Lake Cowichan, BC, but moved to England a few years later where Mark was born. In 1962, the family moved to Parkside, Saskatchewan where Joan taught school, and they then moved to Prince Albert, SK a few years later where Blake was born. Joan and Erwin raised their family in Prince Albert, and retired to Lake Cowichan in 1993. Joan was a very gifted person. In Prince Albert, she re-entered the work-force when Mark and Blake were older, and held varied positions including a part-time librarian at a nursing college, a court reporter for social services where she utilized her short-hand skills, a part-time teacher and, lastly, head secretary at the provincial correctional centre. While working, Joan took correspondence classes along with some night school and, at age 54, received her Bachelor of Education degree with distinction from the University of Saskatchewan. Joan had an enthusiasm for life. She loved teaching, and exploring interests such as painting, pottery, weaving, sewing, rock-hounding, tai-chi, cooking, gardening, photography and travelling. In her late seventies she bought a computer, took classes and was soon sending e-mails and writing her memoirs. She valued education, and instilled this within her boys.Above all, Joan was a kind and loving person who was always ready to help other people if she could. As a wife, and mother she was tops; a true gift to her family. The kindness of Christ was within her, and was poured out into the lives of those around her. Her gentle integrity was rooted in her faith which she modeled from an early age in providing a Christian influence at various times and places. When someone passed on, she would comment “it’s a closing of a door”. She will always be remembered and loved by her family and those who knew her. We will keep her door open.The family gives special thanks to the staff at Cerwydden Care Centre, Duncan for their kind and compassionate care of Joan over the last four years. A private family service will be held for interment, and a celebration of Joan’s life is being planned for May 21, 2016. If desired, donations in lieu of flowers may be made to Cerwydden Care Centre, or charities of choice.

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Ridley, PeterJune 21, 1937 ~ March 3, 2016

It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of our dearly beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, Peter Ridley, aged 78.

Peter is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, lrene ; son Carl, daughters Lucy-Ann (Brian) and Janette (Andy); grandchildren Brandan (Maressa), Devan, Jordan (Courtenay), Trevor (Hannah),

Natalie and Oliver (Laura); great-grandchildren William, Samuel, George, Ella and Olivia. He was predeceased by his daughter Susan.

Peter was born in Newcastle on Tyne, England. He worked in the shipbuilding and automotive industries as a draughtsman, then when computerization overtook his trade he moved with his wife to Victoria BC and became a school custodian.

Peter loved motorcycles, fishing, hiking and kayaking. He hiked the length and breadth of Britain, and in Victoria he built his own kayak so he could explore the coastal waters around the south of the Island.

A loving husband and father, Peter was a committed church goer, had a strong sense of right and wrong, and an impish sense of humour. He will be missed by his family and hundreds of friends in England and Canada.

A big thank you to Dr. Froese, his primary care doctor, and to the doctors and nurses at Duncan Hospital for their care and concern.

No flowers by request, but a donation may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or a charity of choice.

Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2016 at 1:00 pm at Sands Funeral Chapel, 187 Trunk Road, Duncan.

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It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our loving mother. Betty was born in Victoria, BC, she met her husband Rob in Prince Rupert and was married at the age of twenty. She lived with her husband for twelve years in Prince Rupert and then moved the family to Duncan where they lived out the rest of their lives. They had four children, two sons Robbie (Sharon) and Larry (Colleen) as well as two daughters Marilyn and Linda (Trent). They were blessed with nine grandchildren, eleven great grandchildren and two great great grandsons. Betty was predeceased by her sisters Eileen and Edna. Betty had many friends, one very special lady was Sally who was a large part of her daily life for thirty years. Moms favorite TV show was Survivor and she truly was a survivor herself. Betty was a war bride and that made her a much stronger woman with a bigger purpose in life. We are very blessed to have had such an incredible loving mother. Betty was very active and walked every day, she loved to be outside. She would also swim several times a week. Betty left us 94 years young. We will no longer feel her touch but we will always carry her spirit. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

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Frederick B. WalkerSeptember 16, 1935 - March 11, 2000

To hear your voice, to see your smile,to sit with you and talk a while.

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‘Tis with great sadness we announce the passing of our Mom (Gramma D) who passed away peacefully with her family around her.

She is survived and will be lovingly missed and remembered by her son Bill Beckett (Julie); daughters Sheila McAulay (Norman), Correen Vansnick (Harley), Thelma Pimlott (Monty), Sharon Penman (Mark) and Lynda Robertson (Ross); 14 Grandchildren: Nathan, Josh, Katie, Tommy, Leia, Dan, Randy, Derron, Amy, Jennifer, Kristy, Jody, Paris, Sarah and 19 amazing Great Grandchildren. Many family, great friends, Joan Robertson & Walter Dixon.

Mom loved her hobbies helping with many fundraisers, bazaars, bingo’s and teas. Always had a closet full of costumes for anyone to pick from. Belonged and supported the Eagles and legion for many years.

Many thanks to all the wonderful staff on the 3rd floor North @ CR Hosp. that helped and kept mom so comfortable in the past several months. She grew attached to so many of you as did we coming and going.

At Mom’s request there will be no service, but in honor of her, donations may be made to the CR Hospital, CR Hospice or VI Cancer Foundation.

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Jacques, Anna MarieMarie passed away peacefully at VGH March 4, 2016. Born October 14, 1949 in Port Alberni, owing to there being no hospital or doctor in Bamfield, the village where Marie grew up and loved forever. Finishing Grade 9 in Bamfield, Marie completed Grade 10 in Vancouver and grades 11 and 12 in Duncan. It was during Grade 11 in the fall of 1966 that she met Richard, who she married in the summer of 1969. Together they spent many days fishing, boating and puttering in and around Bamfield.

Marie completed her RN training at the RJH in 1972 and practised this profession with great pride as an operating room nurse in Duncan for the greater part of her career. Her pastime passions were her family, gardening and photography. Her garden, where she spent so much of her spare time, contained over 200 varieties of rhododendrons. Whenever you saw Marie in her garden, she always had a large smile.

Marie was predeceased by her parents Nan and Roald Ostrom and her sister Linda. She is survived by Richard, her husband of 46 years, and by her children and grandchildren: Jennifer, Luke, Jenaya, Lauren, Ryan, Connie, Sierra and Ethan. She is also survived by sister Carol and husband Roger, Linda’s husband Cliff, and extended family and good friends too large and too many to mention. No service by request.

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VYE, Gerald Allan(Beast)

1951 ~ 2016Gerald passed away in Duncan on March 3, 2016. He was born January 8, 1952 in Ladysmith, BC. Predeceased by his parents Wilf and Aileen and his brother Stanley. Survived by brother Don (Wendy), partner Lesley; sons Trevor (Nadine) and Kyle (Kristina); grandchildren Aimee, Ashley and Jaxson. No service by request.

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Laurie MerrettApril 8, 1958 – March 8, 2016

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Laurie Merrett. Laurie was born in Duncan and as the child of an RCMP officer she lived in many communities on Vancouver Island and the lower Mainland. After graduation she backpacked through Europe with her cousin Kathy Williams, the two were affectionately

known as Lucy and Ethel.Upon her return to Duncan she met the love of her life, Mark Merrett. They were married three years later. Their daughter Jo-Lynne was born the following year and their son Todd was born two years later. As a young wife and mother working full time, Laurie decided to go to University where she successfully completed her degree in Social Work at the University of Victoria. She devoted her working career to helping others. This included running care homes, facilitation duties with Big Brothers and Big Sisters, victim services counselling and just a general love of helping other people. Laurie enjoyed gardening, cooking, reading, and travelling to warmer climates but nothing compared to her love of being a grandmother. She will be greatly missed by her husband and best friend of 35 years Mark; her children Sarah (Jason) Insley, Jo-Lynne (Dan) Wikkerink and Todd (Candis) Merrett. Her grandchildren who knew her as Mee-Maw and G-Ma include Mayhanna, Spencer, Rylan, Nova (Jellybean) and Akaysia (Cheeky), they will miss her beyond words. Laurie is also survived by her parents Albert (Van) and Marlene Van Caeseele, her sister Dawn (Kenn) McFadden and brother Guy (Laurie) Van Caeseele as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM at H.W. Wallace Cremation and Burial Centre, 5285 Polkey Road, Duncan BC with a tea to follow at Mark and Laurie’s home. Upon Laurie’s request please wear something red as this was her favorite color. “She will be Loved, Missed and Remembered Forever”

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Early Childhood Educatorsought for a permanent part-time position at a busy, well established program.Preferred requirements:- Early Childhood Educator Diploma or Certificate- 2 years experience in a group setting

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Box 633, Duncan, BC V9L 3X9or [email protected]

Start date: September 1, 2016

HELP WANTED HELP WANTED

Your Community, Your Classifi eds. Call 1-855-310-3535CONNECTING JOB SEEKERS

AND EMPLOYERSwww.localworkbc.ca


COWICHAN BAYDC519773 – 78 papers

Alder Glen Rd 4620-4651 Austin Pl Cedar Glen Pl Glen Rd Maple Glen Rd McGill Rd 4660-4677

DC519774 – 51 papersFenwick Rd Gillis Rd Pritchard Rd 1735-1845 Wilmot Rd

COBBLE HILLDC519517 – 55 papers

Dougan Dr Hutchinson Rd 1126-1475 Verner Ave 3455-3492DC519521 – 40 papers

Ellison Pl Inverness Pl Judge Dr 4100-4135 St Catherine Dr DC519540 – 47 papersCedarwood Rd Cowerd Rd DC519542 – 76 papers

Cowichan Bay Rd 1465-1495 Jims Cres Mindy Rd Nelson Pl Robson Rd Sears Rd Wood Rd Telegraph Rd 4327-4390

DC519566 – 36 papersAllan Rd Hutchinson Rd 935-1044 Keeling Pl Ravencrest Rd

MILL BAYDC519658 – 61 papers

Boom Pond Rd Bucktail Rd Fawn Rd Glendoik Way Misty GlennDC519662 – 86 papers

Cayman Pl Deloume Rd Frayne Rd 801987 Gatewheel Rd Kinnoull Cres

MALAHATDC519945 – 39 papers

920 Whittaker Rd Spectacle Lake Mobile Home Park Sections C & D

SHAWNIGAN LAKEDC519902 – 48 papers

Worthington Rd Catalena Dr Sunny Glades LnDC519904 – 40 papers

Cudlip Rd Delleith Crt Ravenhill Rd 2300-2313 Skrimshaw Rd San Juan Pl DC519955 – 45 papers

Dundas Rd 2701-2750 Kalmar Rd 1746-1764 Shawnigan Lake Rd 2721-2750

Shawnigan-Mill Bay Rd 1681-1770 Wilmot Rd 1702-1756 Wallbank Rd 2765-2771

DC519994 – 68 papersDecca Rd Inn Rd Morningstar Rd Widows Walk

DC519997 – 74 papersCollege Pl – Hurley Rd Lonsdale Pl – McIntosh Rd Meadowview Rd – Park Pl

LAKE COWICHANDC519836 - 65 papers

North Shore Rd 3-134 Wilson Rd Park RdDC519846 - 56 papers

Berar Rd Fern Rd Sall Rd South Shore Rd 232-350HONEYMOON BAY

DC 519880 - 63 papersBeach Dr March Rd Paul’s Dr South Shore Rd First St

Second St Charles Pl

RESPONSIBLE CARRIERS WANTED

& P/T OR ON-CALL CARRIERS (for emergency situations)

WANTED

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL: 250-715-7783

RESPONSIBLE PART TIME & ON-CALL

CARRIERS WANTED IN ALL AREAS

FOR VACATION OR SHORT NOTICE COVERAGE

TO SIGN UP PLEASE CALL: 250-715-7783

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

LOOKING FOR Qualifi ed Caregivers between the ages of 30-40, N/S only! Wage is $18-$20 per hour. Evening position - to assist w/chair client with his evening routine. Mon-Fri, 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Weekend Position - (Sat & Sun) to assist w/chair client with all aspects of daily living along with meal prep. Also re-quired to assist with recreation programs for 2 hrs twice per week. Please reply with re-sume showing qualifi cations and references and which po-sition you are applying for [email protected]

HELP WANTED

HOME CARE/SUPPORT

UNIQUE HOME HEALTH CARE

is currently hiring HCA/RCA’s ($18-$20 per hr.). All shifts available. We are also looking for permanent live-in companions to cover 15 shifts per month for two clients in the Cob-ble Hill area. All meals, entertainment and transportation are included.

Call 250-715-1094 for an interview.

HELP WANTED

MEDICAL/DENTAL

LOOKING FOR TEMPORARY / ON

CALL REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENIST

Position available at Island Dental Health Centre; may extend to a maternity leave. Apply in person, or by email to:

[email protected] or by fax: 250.748.5739

Att’n Amanda

TRADES, TECHNICAL

EXPERIENCED CARPENTER REQ’D

Duncan based construction company requires a full-time skilled carpenter. Applicants must have valid BC drivers license. Hourly rate will be based on expe-rience and qualifi cations.Please reply with resume

and references to: [email protected] -or- [email protected]

Fax: 250-746-3653Cell: 250-709-0576

WWORK ANTED

HUSBAND FOR Hire. Nothing but the best - Carpenter, Plumber, Painter, Electrician, Pressure Washing. Just ask my wife. Call 250-709-1111.

PERSONAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

GET BACK ON TRACK! Bad credit? Bills? Unemployed? Need Money? We Lend! If you own your own home - you qualify. Pioneer Acceptance Corp. Member BBB.

1-877-987-1420 www.pioneerwest.com

Rapid debt relief. Good people to know in times of trouble. Serving communities throughout Vancouver Island. Call Kyle for a consultation. 1-855-812-6767; Abakhan & Associates Inc. www.abakhan.com

TAX FREE MONEYis available, if you are a homeowner, today! We can easily approve you by phone. 1st, 2nd or 3rd mort-gage money is available right now. Rates start at Prime. Equity counts. We don’t rely on credit, age or income.

Call Anytime1-800-639-2274 or

604-430-1498. Apply online www.capitaldirect.ca

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

CLEANING SERVICES

AWESOME Housekeeper with 31 yrs Exp. Tons of excellent refs. call 250-715-1185 [email protected]

FOR ALL your cleaning, cooking and laundry needs. Is-land Domestic has experi-enced housekeepers. We also do apartments, offi ces and one-time cleans. Serving Mill Bay to Ladysmith. Bonded, In-sured, WCB, registered with DVA. 250-710-0864. www.islanddomesticservices.ca

COMPUTER SERVICES

ABLE COMPUTER REPAIRIn-home service. Senior’s

discount. Nico 250-746-6167

TCOUNTER OPS

GRANITE Countertops , we supply, fabricate and install ,with over 25 years experience and reasonable pricing. Call Scott 250-715 6652 , E-Mail: [email protected]

HOME/BUSINESS SERVICES

GARDENING

Dana Jo’s Gardening✱ CERTIFIED GARDENER

Specializing in: • Winter Pruning • General Maintenance• Yard clean-up• Design & installations

(250) 715-6519

HANDYPERSONS

HANDYMAN SERVICES30+ years experience in house repairs: indoor &

outdoor, carpentry, drywall, painting, odd jobs, clean-

up, general help, etc. FOR AN ESTIMATE

CALL ROLF 250-710-5712

HAULING AND SALVAGE

COWICHAN Hauling & Moving

(250) 597-8335HAULING/JUNK REMOVAL

MOVING & DELIVERIES SMALL DEMOLITION JOBS

HOME IMPROVEMENTS

CUSTOM TILE WORKSProfessional installation

of ceramic, mosaic & quarry tiles, slate, glass

blocks, etc. Repairs. 30 yrs experience. FOR ESTIMATE

CALL 250-710-5712

FULL SERVICE Plumbing from Parker Dean. Fast, re-liable, 24/7 service. Take $50 off your next job if you present this ad. Vancouver area. 1-800-573-2928.

HOME RENOVATIONS. Deck work, carpentry, fl ooring, plumbing, eaves trough-clean-ing & rubbish removal. Small moving jobs. Sr. Discount. Ian 250-743-6776.

TOTAL RENOVATIONSCarpenter will do additions,Carports, Decks, Siding,

Flooring, Painting, Finishing, Plumbing, Fences

Pres-washing, plus more.All work guaranteed.

Insured250-748-9150

LANDSCAPING

JC PROPERTY MAINTENANCE

Providing reliable, friendly service and quality

workmanship. For your lawn, hedge and yard

maintenance. Call Joel today for a free quote.

250-710-6730

PLUMBING

A SERVICE PLUMBER. Li-cence, Insured. Drains, HWT, Reno’s, Repairs. Senior Dis-counts. After Hour Service. Call Coval Plumbing, 250-709-5103.

PETS

PETS

HIMALAYAN RAG DOLL siamese mixed kittens. $350.00

Call or text: 250-510-4825.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

APPLIANCES

15 CU.FT. freezer, $150. White sxs fridge, $200. White apt. size fridge, $100. Smooth-top SS 30” SC range, $250. Maytag W/D, $350. Stacking W/D, $350. Estate washer, $200. GE washer, $200. May-tag dryer, $100. GE Dryer, $150. Built-in dishwashers, $100-$150. 6 month warranty on all appliances. Please call Greg at (250)246-9859.

MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

AUCTIONS

Massive RestaurantEquipment Auction

March 12th @ 10amwww.KwikAuctions.com

7305 Meadow Avenue, Burnaby, BC - Shipping/Storage Available

New Equipment Liquidation –Structural Concepts, True, Delfi eld Refrigeration, Imperial, Royal,Prime, US Ranges, S.S. sinks, tables, shelvings, carts, janitorial, bakery, packaging, matching plates, refurbished equipment, bottling line, soft serves, Hobart mixers & dishwashers, back bars, rotary glass washers, cutlery.

BICYCLES

TOURING BIKE. Paniers and bags. $150.00. 250-715-1492.

FUEL/FIREWOOD

M & M FIREWOOD

Custom cut. Good to burn.

CALL 250-710-1640OR 250-710-1976

GARAGE SALES

CHEMAINUS, 2594 Howe Rd. Sat. Mar. 12, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Estate sale; rain or shine. Steel lathe, milling machine. snow blower, tools, etc.

Duncan, 3335 Renita Ridge Sat. & Sun., Mar. 11th & 12th,9:00AM - 3:00PM. Sofa bed, freezer, ladies clothes & shoes tire chains; too much to men-tion. NO EARLY BIRDS!!

GARAGE Sale Saturday March 12th. 6036 Stonehouse Place, off Maple Bay Rd., Duncan. Furniture, household items: bedroom suite, offi ce, chairs, desks, coffee tables, some antiques. 8:30 am until noon.

*KIWANIS FLEA MARKET*

EVERY SAT. FROM 9AM TIL 2PM. Girl Guide Hall:

321 Cairnsmore St. For info phone

Pat at 250-748-1200 or Dave at 250-746-3616

MOVING SALE. Many house-hold items, prof. auto spray painting set. Sat., Mar.12, 9:30am - 4:00pm.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and in-stallation. Call John at 403-998-7907; or email: jcameron @advancebuildings.com

REFORESTATION Nursery seedlings of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelter-belts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guar-antee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

SAWMILLS FROM only $4,397 - Make money & save money with your own bandmill - Cut lumber any dimension. In stock ready to ship. Free info & DVD: www.NorwoodSaw-mills.com/400OT 1-800-566-6899 Ext:400OT.

MISCELLANEOUS WANTED

FIREARM BUYER looking for any type, any con-dition of fi rearms, whole es-tates to single, fair market val-ue paid, have all licences to purchase. Call (250)667-4862.

WANTED Scandinavian Furniture

from 1950s/ 60s and accessories; and L.Ps Call 250-380-7022

[email protected] Victoria - will pick up

REAL ESTATE

MORTGAGES

REAL ESTATE SERVICES

TIRED OF the snow and cold? Instead, relocate to sun-ny Sunshine Coast, just an hour away from Vancouver. Enjoy a serene family home-stead, consisting of 14.88 acres of lush forest, meadows, your own private waterfall, an enormous 3374 sq.ft. work-shop, a great family home and a carriage suite above a triple garage and a beautiful in-ground pool. For more infor-mation call Susanne Jorgen-sen, Remax Oceanview 604-885-1398.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

1-bdrm near Chemainus Vil-lage Square; $700. Available April 1st. Call 250.246.1399

BEVERLY ARMSAPARTMENTS

2562 - 44 BEVERLY ST• 1 bedroom - $650• 2 bedroom - $750

FREE heat & hot waterClose to schools and town

• BAI - Please call Bonnie 250-746-4155.

• BAII - Please call Ron 250-746-4424.

✱All our apartments are clean quiet & secure.

Sorry, no pets!

Rowan PropertyManagement Ltd

(250)748-9090.

BIG RENTAL SALE- Crofton Motel

1Bdrm: $69./night, $385./wk, $799./mo. 2Bdrm: $89/night,

$999./mo.with kitchen, inclds

everything! 250-246-9222

or 250-510-8000 1568 Chaplin St.,

www.croftinn.com

DUNCAN- 8 km North; fur-nished studio apartment; inter-net, satellite, laundry, hydro, heat. NS/NP. $600/mos. Call 250-748-1310.

RENTALS

APARTMENT/CONDO

Brand new 900 sq.ft. apt 2-bdrm/1-bath; N/S; no pets. Appliances & in-house laundry. $1050 /mos. Available April 1, 2016. Email: [email protected] Cell: 250-709-0576

COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL

1800 SQ.FT. Commercial/Light industrial unit in modernstrata complex with HighwayExposure in Duncan area. Call 1(250)658-4336.

HOMES FOR RENT

DUNCAN: 2-bdrm house; 2 min walk to Save-On.F/S, W/D, N/S, SP. Ref’’s.Prefer mature couple.Avail. now. $1,000/mos.

Call: 250-246-3253

ROWAN Property Management

✱For updated info visit:www.rowanproperty.ca

Offi ce (250)748-9090Weekends (250)246-0110

SUITES & CONDOS• $650 1513 Regent Pl,

Cobble Hill, BC.• $750 #214-2515 Alexan-

der St, Duncan, BC.• $800 256A Evans St,

Duncan, BC.• $1,050 #201/#202 520

Jubilee St, Duncan, BC.DETACHED HOUSES

• $1,200 #3114 Chapman Rd, Duncan, BC.

SUITES, LOWER

1 BDRM suite, $650; level en-try near Wal-Mart; on busroute; W/D; hydro & wi-fi incl;carport; pets negotiable. N/S.Ref’s req’d Call 250-748-6709

WANTED TO RENT

WANT TO RENT2-bdrm apartment or suite by a quiet senior couple; non-smokers, no pets. Prefer Crofton

or Chemainus area. Call 250-416-0346

TRANSPORTATION

CARS

2012 Honda Civic 55,500 km. - second owner. Manufacturer

100,000 km. extended warranty included with

vehicle. Price $15,500.00. Phone

Bob at 250-743-6686

fi l here please

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RANDY SCHULTZ

Serving the Cowichan Valley Since 1977

Cell:250-715-5321

Home:250-749-1612

Carpentryand

Rockwork

6959449

RobApprentice

Justin13 yrs exp

Lucas

12 yrs exp

Ralph

40 yrs exp

Mike12 yrs exp

G LA S S M IR R O R S T H E R M A L PA N E S S C R E E N S

S erving the valley fo r o ve r 113 years E st. 1903

Quality Brand NameWindshield Replacement

and Professional Chip Repair

250-746-4824186 Ingram St., DuncanFax: 250-746-4642

www.dobsonsglass.comEmail: [email protected]

Stacie

ToriJill

For Professional Financial AdviceCall Roger Bruce250-715-3051

[email protected]

National Bank Financial206-2763 Beverly Street, Duncan, BC

RRSPs, stocks/bonds,insurance, income ideas

25 years experience as a fi nancial advisor lifetime valley resident

National Bank Financial is an indirect wholly-ownedsubsidiary of National Bank of Canada which is a publiccompany listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (NA:TSX).

advisor lifetime valley resident

JACKO’S Concrete Finishing

Form Work • Prep • & More

FREE ESTIMATES

Phone: (250) 733-0884

6959

469

CALL TODAY 250-748-8122NEW HOMES & RENOVATINGS “SINCE 1998”

Jim Cleough“LET ME DESIGN

YOUR DREAM”6969423

Twww.islandSawAndTurf.ca

The sale is $50 trade in on any

New

Walk Behind mower.

250-715-1678

Ask For Murray Logan

[email protected]

• Siding

• Decking

• Flooring

• Fencing

• Post & Beams

• T&G Soffi t

• Custom Cutting

• RED CEDAR• DOUGLAS FIR• YELLOW CEDAR

FULL DIMENSION

ROUGH SAWN

LUMBER/TIMBER

2984-1 BOYS RD.DUNCAN, B.C. V9L 6W4

Chris (250) 748-4113

DO YOU OWN AN RV?Pc Auto Electric offers full RV Service and Parts

from Hitches and Wiring to RV Appliance Repairs and Propane Gas Certification,

and anything else your RV may need to get it ready for camping.

Come in and ask about our

Ten Point Trailer Service Special

Just $400plus tax www.pcautoelectricltd.ca

6969343

DOES YOUR RV NEED REPAIRS?We offer full RV

service & parts from hitches,wiring,

RV appliance repair, gas certifi cations & anything else

your RV may need to get it ready for

camping.

SPRING SERVICE SPECIAL• De-winterize

Plumbing• Service appliances• Check appliance

operation• Propane leak Test• Check charging

system

• Check battery condition

• Check roof sealant• Check side sealant

Applies to most RV’s. Repairs are extra.

$170 plus tax

Isaac SchneiderA – 5285 Polkey Road

Duncan , BC

250-597-7782

COASTALOUTBOARDS

COASTAL OUTBOARDS Offers:• Marine service parts and repairs• Certifi ed marine mechanic • Trailer Repair

Isaac SchneiderA – 5285 Polkey Road

Duncan , BC

250-597-77826959536

Cell: 250-701-5958E-mail: [email protected]

www.christycabinets.net

• CABINETS • CUSTOM DESIGN & FINISHING • REFACING EXISTING CABINETS • QUALITY NEW CABINETS• FACE FRAME KITCHENS • CUSTOM COUNTER-TOPS• ENTERTAINMENT CENTRES & MANTLES

Wayne ChristyEnvironmentally Friendly “Green” Cabinetry

CHRISTY CABINETS

FREE Estimates

INDEPENDENT CRAFTSMAN

Finishing Carpenter with 25 years experience

Highest Quality Work Guaranteed!

• Renovations • Installations• Framing• All Finishing Carpentry • Custom Kitchens

• Laminate Flooring • Decks • Fences• Sheds • Additions • Windows & Doors

FREE Quotes [email protected] John Portelance ... 250.749.3174

6959460

Purely OptometryBESIDE DIAMOND EYECARE

EYE EXAMSFamily Eye & Vision Care

Call for most reasonable rates

250-597-1011159 Trunk Road, Duncan

6959398

Call to place your ad: 250-748-2666 Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pmEmail: [email protected]

D.B.G. PAINTING

INSURED | FREE ESTIMATES

Dan Gardner 250-510-0289

Interior/ExteriorInterior/Exterior

Residential/CommercialResidential/Commercial

Seniors DiscountSeniors DiscountProgram will be all day Sunday& Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday EveningsPROGRAM STARTS IN SPRING 2016

Email [email protected] for more info or call

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